Viola Marie Reynolds

Viola Marie Reynolds, 83, the daughter of William Cecil and Reatha Nadine (Osborn) Adams, was born Jan. 23, 1938, near Mingo. She graduated from the Monroe High School, Class of 1956.

On March 9, 1957, Viola was united in marriage with Bob D. Mohler. To this union two boys were born, Mike T. and Kelly D. Mohler. She had devoted her life to her family and was employed by Walmart. She attended the Newton Cowboy Church. Bob would precede her in death.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, she will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her. On Jan. 23, 2000, Viola was united in marriage with Francis “Butch” Reynolds.

Viola passed from this life Wednesday morning, Aug. 11, 2021, at her home in Newton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Bob; a grandson, Ryan Mohler; a brother, Virgil in infancy; a brother, Norman; and a sister, Grorene Masters. Viola is survived by her husband, Butch; her sons, Mike T. (Bobbie J.) Mohler and Kelly D. (Leeanne) Mohler; her 12 grandchildren; her many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Janet Smith; her sister-in-law, Evelyn Mohler; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A time of remembrance and funeral services will begin at 11 .am. Tuesday, Aug. 17 at the Pence-Reese Funeral Home in Newton. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Palo Alto Cemetery in rural Newton.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to Viola’s family or a charity of your choosing.

Online condolences may be made to pencefh.com.